head blockage

04-09-2005, 04:41 AM

Hello all,

First of all, I'm very thankful for finding this community. Even
though I have only tried practicing alone for 2 or 3 months, I can
feel a huge difference in myself. That is also why I'm writing! I
have only been trying excercises for a flexible spine and
strengthening the navel center from kundalini.org. About two weeks
ago, my ears felt plugged all day after doing the exercises. Since
that time, I have been reluctant to continue with the exercises
because the energy has been getting stronger, and it feels like my
head is hot and it aches sometimes. I still get the plugged ears from
time to time, too. I can't seem to flow with it--I can feel myself
fighting it with every ounce of my mind. Any suggestions would be
very appreciated. Thanks, and have a great day.

04-09-2005, 06:04 AM

What are your intentions (reason for interest in Yoga)?
Please describe your routine in detail.
Give us information about yourself. Age (date of birth), physical
condition, kind of work (are you using your body?), etc.
Sat Nam,
Dharam

marketmistaker wrote:

>
>
> Hello all,
>
> First of all, I'm very thankful for finding this community. Even
> though I have only tried practicing alone for 2 or 3 months, I can
> feel a huge difference in myself. That is also why I'm writing! I
> have only been trying excercises for a flexible spine and
> strengthening the navel center from kundalini.org. About two weeks
> ago, my ears felt plugged all day after doing the exercises. Since
> that time, I have been reluctant to continue with the exercises
> because the energy has been getting stronger, and it feels like my
> head is hot and it aches sometimes. I still get the plugged ears from
> time to time, too. I can't seem to flow with it--I can feel myself
> fighting it with every ounce of my mind. Any suggestions would be
> very appreciated. Thanks, and have a great day.
>
>

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04-09-2005, 09:37 AM

Hello Dharam and anyone else,
My intention is to live the most fulfilled life that I can. I am
new to yoga, and I am very thankful for this technology that I
always doubted. Along with yoga, I have been doing some other
spiritual work, like reading Guy Finley (The Secret of Letting Go),
and I have benefitted from that work as well. In short, my life up
until a year ago has been dampened or inhibited, filled with
worries, and basically a faithless bout. I am beginning to see a
new and brighter side to life, and I want to continue in my progress
toward feeling more whole and happy--although it is a bit
frightening, too! I think the work I am doing is paying off,
because my mood has improved, and I want to keep it up. I am 25
(born 11/11/79), and I am in good physical health, although my hips
have become very inflexible from stress and neglect, I believe. I
work in a lab during the day, so it is not very physical. I walk
quite a bit, and I play golf, in addition to the yoga session I have
been integrating into my morning a few times a week. I was hoping
to start practicing everyday, but I decided to take things slow,
because of the energy I could feel in my head.

In my routine, I begin by trying to observe the breath and
relaxing. Then I chant the Adi Mantra for 4-6 times. Then, when I
practice the exercises, I try to chant "sat nam" inwardly, and
connect with all the energy in my body. I go straight down the line
from the "exercise set for a flexible spine"
http://www.kundaliniyoga.org/spinal.html
(I have not added the additional components at the bottom of the
page yet) I relax between each exercise and try and feel the energy
circulating in my body. When I'm finished, I sit with my legs
crossed and meditate for 5-10 minutes and feel the energy. The
entire routine takes me about an hour.

When I practice the exercies to set the navel center (NABHI KRIYA to
set the navel center), I go straight down the line, as well.
http://www.kundaliniyoga.org/kyt09.html

I try and do all exercises for the recommended time (the
shorter, "for beginners" recommended time) and get into a rhythm,
but I feel like I would benefit from slowing down some...this
probably is because I have never taken a class, and I would also
benefit from seeing a teacher demonstrate.

Mostly, I have been meditating/relaxing at night, and I have had
some short experiences where I feel like I am opening up the
universe, but the mind quickly jumps in and blocks the experience.

If you read this whole thing, thank you for your patience! I want
to express that I do take this practice seriously, and I am not just
looking for some hobby. I just felt like the energy in my head was
being blocked by something, and maybe someone would be able to give
me a suggestion. If it is not that simple, maybe I should take a
class to see if I might be doing something wrong. Thanks again, and
good day.

--- In Kundaliniyoga (AT) yahoogroups (DOT) com, D H A R A M
wrote:
>
> What are your intentions (reason for interest in Yoga)?
> Please describe your routine in detail.
> Give us information about yourself. Age (date of birth), physical
> condition, kind of work (are you using your body?), etc.
> Sat Nam,
> Dharam
>
> marketmistaker wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > First of all, I'm very thankful for finding this community. Even
> > though I have only tried practicing alone for 2 or 3 months, I
can
> > feel a huge difference in myself. That is also why I'm
writing! I
> > have only been trying excercises for a flexible spine and
> > strengthening the navel center from kundalini.org. About two
weeks
> > ago, my ears felt plugged all day after doing the exercises.
Since
> > that time, I have been reluctant to continue with the exercises
> > because the energy has been getting stronger, and it feels like
my
> > head is hot and it aches sometimes. I still get the plugged
ears from
> > time to time, too. I can't seem to flow with it--I can feel
myself
> > fighting it with every ounce of my mind. Any suggestions would
be
> > very appreciated. Thanks, and have a great day.
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

04-12-2005, 07:33 AM

Sat Nam Mr. "Marketmistaker",

Thanks for taking the time to give me/us info about yourself, your
numerology and your practice (but no name) so I am making the time to
respond in kind.

This energy blockage in your head just that, ...... and a whole lot
more, which is always the case with Kundalini.

First off, your ELEVENS are speaking tons about where your "head" is and
what you are bringing to the table. You have three ELEVENS in your chart
and in very, very challenging and significant areas. I have listed two
of them below. The third area is in your "deep foundation" sometimes
called the "balance" number. It needs to get proper attention in order
for things to run smoothly and helps you keep your equilibrium and is
important for problem solving. If this area is blocked in a person,
spiritual constipation is the result which can manifest in physical
ways, also.
An aspect of the ELEVEN is it's inherent aspect of, how should I say
it,....... sexiness, I guess. It's working with the same energy as the
number Two (second chakra correlations), numerologically speaking,
except it is looking for love in all the "right places". Sexual energy,
like all of the other energies, is meant to be a personal
responsibility. It is to be a part of our Beingness of which we could be
acutely aware. Through a fuller integration of our sexual energy we can
experience a sense of our own rightness in feeling and action. That's
the bridge between raw attraction for something outside our self and
being complete and self illumined or Saibhang (from the Mul Mantra - see
below)
Read the below to get a fuller sense of what ELEVEN is like.
After that will be a couple of recommendations.

SOUL OF 11
The SOUL Number is the core of your identity. It indicates your own
internal relationship with yourself. Your relationship to the
infinite, unlimited part of yourself. It is the key to tapping into
your creativity and depth.

You have a great internal conflict because you want to be the
complete master of yourself, and you can't see how to do it. The
only way you can become a master is to surrender to God, let God run
your life, and know that God is the ONLY master. If you relate to
and experience the inner wisdom within your own consciousness, you
will know that you represent the Infinity incarnate and you will be
the master of your physical universe and nothing will be able to bug
you or bother you in any way!

The solution is to relate to the infinite teacher within yourself,
and to surrender to that flow of inner wisdom.

In your highest and deepest consciousness, you are a Universal
person. That is, the true essence of who you are is someone who can
express yourself through all the ten spiritual bodies in all
situations of life and in relation to all people.

KARMA OF 11
Just as the SOUL number indicates the nature your relationship with
your own soul, the KARMA number indicates the nature of your
relationships with other people. This is the number that describes
your 'test' in life... the thing you must break through in order to
be successful in your relationships with others.

A Karma of 11 means that your Karma is set. All you have to do is
just keep up and go through it gracefully. You feel that you have no
mastery of the physical realm, and so you tend to worry about money,
your physical looks, and things like that. You want the prettiest
car and the prettiest clothes and tend to be quite concerned about
how others see you.

Your test in this life is to master the physical realm and
experience your own perfection. If you leave your neurotic
self-identity, and establish your Infinite identity, then you will
KNOW your own Divinity and Royalty, and so you will drive the
prettiest car and wear the prettiest clothes not because of what
others think of you, but because you have the highest opinion of
YOURSELF. The solution is to remember the Infinity in the midst of
all life situations.

Suggestion set #1
This was given by Yogiji at the Men's course a few summers ago. I am
thinking that it is #4 and #7 that make this set particularly good for
guys, but I don't see any reason why a woman couldn't do it (especially
if they need to love their inner Thatcher). The Navel work, Cat-Cow and
Baby pose are staples for women.
This is my routine before I shower.

1. Cat stretch 4 -5x times
2. Arms and legs up 90 degrees with LDB* (2 - 3 minutes)
3. Push - pull legs 18" w/ arms along side (I like to do this for 4-5
minutes. It gives me a real deep adjustment)
4. Cobra pose w/ tongue out and eyes wide open toward the ceiling (3
minutes)
5. Cat - cow 3 mins
6. Baby pose (3 minutes)
7. Triangle pose with alternate limbs held up for 3 mins. Switch sides
(do your best). This is big for the male composition. It brings us back
to something resembling Neutral vs. "testosterone poisoning".
8. Take your time for this last part. Massage the cheeks, then up the
nose to the eyebrow and sockets, out to the temples, and in the ears and
along the inner and outer earlobes and finally all around the jaw joints
and jaw muscles. The jaw massage can be be done rather intensely. This
is the strongest muscle in the body and is also where pain of any kind,
anywhere in our psyche can be accessed and released. If you feel like
screaming/yelling out loud, while pressing into these tight areas you're
doing it right......and then go ahead and make some noise. You will feel
the difference in your head. If your neighbors would call the police
from all the screaming, then at the very least open your mouth to the
fullest while pressing hard and moan or something. Subject your self and
let the experience go right the into center of your head and your heart.
Then rest for a couple of minutes before doing your COLD SHOWER (if
you're not already doing this and want more info please search Archives.
Use the words Ishnaan or Cold Shower in your search. A short search a
moment ago produced several results. IMPORTANT NOTE: In doing your own
search you must click the "Next" button to continue getting results from
earlier postings. By using this button you can go back to the very first
emails posted years ago.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kundal.../message/19559
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kundal.../message/15446
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kundal.../message/15948
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kundal.../message/15648
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kundal.../message/15649

Suggestion set #2

TO MASTER THE NUMBER ELEVEN:
Make sure you chant clearly and preferably in the Amrit Vela.

1. Read from the scripture Siri Guru Granth Sahib every day,
consciously, for 1000 days.

2. Chant the Mul Mantra in the 2 1/2 breath cycle. The Mul Mantra is:

EK ONG KAR
SAT NAM
KARTA PURKH
NIRBAO, NIRVAIR
AKAL MOORAT
AJOONI, SAIBHANG
GUR PRASAD
JAP
AAD SAACH
JUGAAD SACH
HAYBE SACH
NANAK, HOSEE BHEE SACH.

Instructions for chanting it in the 2 1/2 breath cycle are contained in
the book "Sadhana Guidelines" available from Yogatech.
http://www.yogatech.com/go/start.cgi...howprod=P08001

3. Chant the mantra, "Ek Ong Kar Sat Gur Prasad, Sat Gur Prasad Ek Ong
Kar", 31 minutes daily.
Available in Transitions to a Heart Centered World
http://www.yogatech.com/go/start.cgi...howprod=P01001

Make sure you chant clearly and preferably in the Amrit Vela.

Suggestion set #3

Make sure you are allowing the flow to discharge downward. This can be
facilitated by using the tip of your nose as the focal point for your eyes when
you practice the yoga, pranayam or meditation. Keep it soft (9/10ths closed) but
constant so
there is flow. Also, One Minute Breath (20 - 20 - 20) for several
minutes can bring a wonderful way to conclude your practice before
tuning out with the "Long Time Sun". It gives your full being a chance
to feel and integrate your practice and rewire your brain's habits. Use
Baby Pose more often as your rest position between postures. When you
relax, make sure you completely dis-corporate and SURRENDER!. Don't TRY
to relax. Let go and let the yoga integrate on it's own. I love
listening to the third song (Ad Gurey Nameh) on Peace Lagoon (hear a
sample of it at
http://www.yogatech.com/go/start.cgi...owprod=CD11006)
by Singh Kaur during my private practice. It brings me into my heart
which is where we need to be to completely dissolve any problem, any
tension for once and for all, in our life. This works for anything. Try
it. If you can loop it, that's better.
We have to create a space of sacredness in our practice. This is so not
just a discipline for the body, it about the core of your being.

Lastly, what can I say - the importance of the Emotional work cannot be
overstated. We all want a safe place to put/bow our heads, it's
something instinctual and very natural. In cultures that value
togetherness and not just the marketplace, one still feels a connection
with others in a relaxed and "naive" way , and everyone has a place. In
the West we have to initiate and cultivate this sense within our own
bodies and minds and walk with it all on our own. The opportunities for
fear (borne of loneliness) to creep in and "dis-integrate" our selves is
greater.

Walk lightly
Learn the flowers
Stay Together
--Gary Snyder

You'll get relief very shortly but you will want to consider learning
Japji (for Head and Heart unity) and allowing more of the sacred into
your life as a whole.

Hey, I have to get in some work today,
Sat Nam,
Dharam Singh

P.S. I've been where you are. I know what it's like. There is more I'd
like to offer but my typing skills are abysmal.
Feel free to call me at 508 376-4635 for clarity.

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04-12-2005, 05:05 PM

Dharam Singh,
What a gift! Thank you for your help. I have much to learn, but I
feel like I am on the right track. Things are surely picking up pace
as I continue to progress.
Bill